Mechanita Review (PlayStation 5)
Mechanita Review, Run, jump, and shoot with precision as you try to reach the airship at the far end of each stage. Avoid spike traps and roving enemies, hop on prop-driven lifts, use your blaster to stun robotic foes, and jump on their heads to reach greater heights! Will you master this wonderfully mechanized world or fall victim to its clockwork creations?
Mechanita Review Pros:
- Nice modern pixel art graphics.
- 546MB download size.
- Platinum trophy.
- You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
- Puzzle platformer gameplay.
- Tutorial signs as you play.
- A 2D game world.
- As you progress you face new enemy types that all act differently when you shoot them, some will become a platform, some will be a trampoline, and some you may even stop their fire.
- Instant loading and respawn times.
- Tight controls.
- Simple controls with basic movement, jumping, and shooting.
- The goal of the game is to get from the start to the escape ship.
- Easy Platinum trophy.
- Bite-sized levels.
- Level select screen so you can replay levels.
Mechanita Review Cons:
- You cannot remap the controls or bring them up.
- No replay level.
- It feels like a game you have played many times before.
- Hit detection is bad with many frustrating deaths.
- Every death is an instant-level restart.
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Mechanita:
Developer: Sagitta Studios and eastasiasoft
Publisher: eastasiasoft
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Graphics - 7/107/10
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Sound - 6/106/10
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Accessibility - 7/107/10
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Length - 6/106/10
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Fun Factor - 7/107/10
Summary
The game offers a delightful visual experience with its modern pixel art graphics, making it visually appealing while maintaining a nostalgic charm. With a small download size of 546MB, it’s quick to get up and running. Players will appreciate the opportunity to earn a Platinum trophy, and the added bonus of receiving both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of the game is a nice touch.
As a puzzle platformer, the game provides engaging gameplay with tutorial signs to guide you through its 2D world. As you progress, you’ll face various enemy types that react differently when you shoot them—some transform into platforms, others into trampolines, and some can even stop their fire. The instant loading and respawn times are a huge plus, ensuring minimal downtime between attempts. The controls are tight and simple, focusing on basic movement, jumping, and shooting. The primary goal is straightforward: get from the start to the escape ship.
The game’s easy Platinum trophy and bite-sized levels make it accessible to a wide range of players. The level select screen allows for replaying levels, which is a great feature. However, there are some drawbacks. You cannot remap the controls or view them, and the game doesn’t offer much replay value. It may feel familiar as if you’ve played it many times before. The hit detection can be frustrating, leading to numerous deaths that result in instant-level restarts.
Overall, the game delivers a fun and visually appealing puzzle platformer experience with tight controls and fast-paced gameplay. Despite some repetitive elements and occasional frustrations with hit detection, the game’s charm and accessibility make it worth a try.
